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en-usCopyright 2015 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only.Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.autoblog.com/2013/12/27/ford-bringing-production-f-150-detroit-auto-show/http://www.autoblog.com/2013/12/27/ford-bringing-production-f-150-detroit-auto-show/http://www.autoblog.com/2013/12/27/ford-bringing-production-f-150-detroit-auto-show/#commentsFiled under: Detroit Auto Show, Ford, TruckAccording to a report in Bloomberg, the 2015 Ford F-150 will indeed be showing up at the Detroit Auto Show next month. It will bring attitude with it, not only in the form of sheetmetal inspired by the Atlas concept (pictured) that appeared at the 2013 Detroit show but also in the Alcoa military blast shields among the display being used to showcase the ruggedness of aluminum.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2015 ford f-150alcoaaluminumaluminum bodydetroit auto showfordford atlas conceptford f-150ford f-seriesproduction delayFri, 27 Dec 2013 16:30:00 ESThttp://www.autoblog.com/feed/21011356/article-comments.xmlhttp://www.autoblog.com/feed/2013/12/27/ford-bringing-production-f-150-detroit-auto-show/21011356/article-detail.xml21011356http://o.aolcdn.com/dims-shared/dims3/GLOB/legacy_thumbnail/376x212/format/jpg/quality/85/http%3A%2F%2Fo.aolcdn.com%2Fdims-shared%2Fdims3%2FGLOB%2Fcrop%2F1267x849%2B0%2B0%2Fresize%2F628x417%21%2Fformat%2Fjpg%2Fquality%2F85%2Fhttp%3A%2F%2Fo.aolcdn.com%2Fhss%2Fstorage%2Fadam%2Faf473e405ae2bd68b0a19a437cf4c63c%2F07-ford-atlas-concept-detroit.jpghttp://o.aolcdn.com/dims-shared/dims3/GLOB/legacy_thumbnail/800x450/format/jpg/quality/85/http%3A%2F%2Fo.aolcdn.com%2Fdims-shared%2Fdims3%2FGLOB%2Fcrop%2F1267x849%2B0%2B0%2Fresize%2F628x417%21%2Fformat%2Fjpg%2Fquality%2F85%2Fhttp%3A%2F%2Fo.aolcdn.com%2Fhss%2Fstorage%2Fadam%2Faf473e405ae2bd68b0a19a437cf4c63c%2F07-ford-atlas-concept-detroit.jpghttp://www.autoblog.com/2013/12/11/next-ford-f-150-delayed-aluminum-body-panel-issues/http://www.autoblog.com/2013/12/11/next-ford-f-150-delayed-aluminum-body-panel-issues/http://www.autoblog.com/2013/12/11/next-ford-f-150-delayed-aluminum-body-panel-issues/#commentsFiled under: Plants/Manufacturing, Ford, Truck, Commercial VehiclesThe timetable for next-generation Ford F-150 may be in trouble if a report from The Truth About Cars is true. The next F-150 is slated to make extensive use of weight-saving aluminum in its body, but the aluminum alloy provided by suppliers hasn't met Ford's requirements in the earliest phases of pre-production, according to the report.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2015 ford f-150alcoaaluminumaluminum bodyfordford atlas conceptford f-150ford f-seriesproduction delayWed, 11 Dec 2013 16:00:00 ESThttp://www.autoblog.com/feed/21011583/article-comments.xmlhttp://www.autoblog.com/feed/2013/12/11/next-ford-f-150-delayed-aluminum-body-panel-issues/21011583/article-detail.xml21011583http://o.aolcdn.com/dims-shared/dims3/GLOB/legacy_thumbnail/376x212/format/jpg/quality/85/http%3A%2F%2Fo.aolcdn.com%2Fdims-shared%2Fdims3%2FGLOB%2Fcrop%2F845x569%2B72%2B151%2Fresize%2F628x417%21%2Fformat%2Fjpg%2Fquality%2F85%2Fhttp%3A%2F%2Fo.aolcdn.com%2Fhss%2Fstorage%2Fadam%2F6299b9957119884b5796091b16df5d92%2Ffordatlasconcept01hr.jpghttp://o.aolcdn.com/dims-shared/dims3/GLOB/legacy_thumbnail/800x450/format/jpg/quality/85/http%3A%2F%2Fo.aolcdn.com%2Fdims-shared%2Fdims3%2FGLOB%2Fcrop%2F845x569%2B72%2B151%2Fresize%2F628x417%21%2Fformat%2Fjpg%2Fquality%2F85%2Fhttp%3A%2F%2Fo.aolcdn.com%2Fhss%2Fstorage%2Fadam%2F6299b9957119884b5796091b16df5d92%2Ffordatlasconcept01hr.jpghttp://www.autoblog.com/2013/09/13/mazda6-diesel-delayed-until-april/http://www.autoblog.com/2013/09/13/mazda6-diesel-delayed-until-april/http://www.autoblog.com/2013/09/13/mazda6-diesel-delayed-until-april/#commentsFiled under: Mazda, Sedan, Budget, DieselDiesel enthusiasts waiting on the new Skyactiv-D-powered Mazda6 will have to wait a bit longer. The shapely fuel-efficient four-door has just had its North American launch pushed back to April, due to delays in emissions testing. Mazda had originally planned to launch the Mazda6 diesel before the end of this year, making the four- to five-month delay a rather serious one.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2014 mazda mazda6confirmeddieselmazdamazda dieselmazda skyactivmazda skyactiv-dmazda6production delayskyactivskyactiv-dFri, 13 Sep 2013 10:58:00 ESThttp://www.autoblog.com/feed/21013202/article-comments.xmlhttp://www.autoblog.com/feed/2013/09/13/mazda6-diesel-delayed-until-april/21013202/article-detail.xml21013202http://o.aolcdn.com/dims-shared/dims3/GLOB/legacy_thumbnail/376x212/format/jpg/quality/85/http%3A%2F%2Fo.aolcdn.com%2Fdims-shared%2Fdims3%2FGLOB%2Fcrop%2F1142x768%2B0%2B0%2Fresize%2F628x417%21%2Fformat%2Fjpg%2Fquality%2F85%2Fhttp%3A%2F%2Fo.aolcdn.com%2Fhss%2Fstorage%2Fadam%2Fb7510087a16ba8866427d5b6c4ab93a1%2F15-2014-mazda6-la.jpghttp://o.aolcdn.com/dims-shared/dims3/GLOB/legacy_thumbnail/800x450/format/jpg/quality/85/http%3A%2F%2Fo.aolcdn.com%2Fdims-shared%2Fdims3%2FGLOB%2Fcrop%2F1142x768%2B0%2B0%2Fresize%2F628x417%21%2Fformat%2Fjpg%2Fquality%2F85%2Fhttp%3A%2F%2Fo.aolcdn.com%2Fhss%2Fstorage%2Fadam%2Fb7510087a16ba8866427d5b6c4ab93a1%2F15-2014-mazda6-la.jpghttp://www.autoblog.com/2013/07/30/chrysler-delays-2014-jeep-cherokee-media-launch/http://www.autoblog.com/2013/07/30/chrysler-delays-2014-jeep-cherokee-media-launch/http://www.autoblog.com/2013/07/30/chrysler-delays-2014-jeep-cherokee-media-launch/#commentsFiled under: JeepChrysler is making the unusual move of delaying the first media drives of the 2014 Jeep Cherokee, which were slated to start next week in Seattle. And while something like this is a rare occurrence, and one that most of the Autoblog staff can't recall happening this publicly or so close to the event itself, it won't effect the actual on-sale date of the new Cherokee, which is set to hit showrooms in September.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2014 jeep cherokeechrysler groupjeepjeep cherokeejeep factoryproduction delaytoledo jeepTue, 30 Jul 2013 13:01:00 ESThttp://www.autoblog.com/feed/21014119/article-comments.xmlhttp://www.autoblog.com/feed/2013/07/30/chrysler-delays-2014-jeep-cherokee-media-launch/21014119/article-detail.xml21014119http://o.aolcdn.com/dims-shared/dims3/GLOB/legacy_thumbnail/376x212/format/jpg/quality/85/http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blogcdn.com%2Fwww.autoblog.com%2Fmedia%2F2013%2F07%2F2014cherokee32-1.jpghttp://o.aolcdn.com/dims-shared/dims3/GLOB/legacy_thumbnail/800x450/format/jpg/quality/85/http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blogcdn.com%2Fwww.autoblog.com%2Fmedia%2F2013%2F07%2F2014cherokee32-1.jpghttp://www.autoblog.com/2012/08/16/fisker-needs-150-million-to-build-atlantic/http://www.autoblog.com/2012/08/16/fisker-needs-150-million-to-build-atlantic/http://www.autoblog.com/2012/08/16/fisker-needs-150-million-to-build-atlantic/#commentsFiled under: Green, Fisker, Electric, HybridSo what is the first order of business for new Fisker CEO Tony Posawatz? Certainly putting out fires. But he's also going to be doing some hat-in-hand work, according to a report from Reuters.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>atlanticfiskerposawatzproduction delayTony PosawatzThu, 16 Aug 2012 19:42:00 ESThttp://www.autoblog.com/feed/21082888/article-comments.xmlhttp://www.autoblog.com/feed/2012/08/16/fisker-needs-150-million-to-build-atlantic/21082888/article-detail.xml21082888http://o.aolcdn.com/dims-shared/dims3/GLOB/legacy_thumbnail/376x212/format/jpg/quality/85/http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blogcdn.com%2Fwww.autoblog.com%2Fmedia%2F2012%2F08%2Ffisker-atlantic-reveal-10-opt.jpghttp://o.aolcdn.com/dims-shared/dims3/GLOB/legacy_thumbnail/800x450/format/jpg/quality/85/http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blogcdn.com%2Fwww.autoblog.com%2Fmedia%2F2012%2F08%2Ffisker-atlantic-reveal-10-opt.jpghttp://www.autoblog.com/2012/08/16/fisker-needs-150-million-to-build-atlantic/http://www.autoblog.com/2012/08/16/fisker-needs-150-million-to-build-atlantic/http://www.autoblog.com/2012/08/16/fisker-needs-150-million-to-build-atlantic/#commentsFiled under: Plants/Manufacturing, Fisker, TechnologySo what is the first order of business for new Fisker CEO Tony Posawatz? Certainly putting out fires. But he's also going to be doing some hat-in-hand work, according to a report from Reuters.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>atlanticfiskerproduction delayTony PosawatzThu, 16 Aug 2012 14:16:00 ESThttp://www.autoblog.com/feed/21019670/article-comments.xmlhttp://www.autoblog.com/feed/2012/08/16/fisker-needs-150-million-to-build-atlantic/21019670/article-detail.xml21019670http://o.aolcdn.com/dims-shared/dims3/GLOB/legacy_thumbnail/376x212/format/jpg/quality/85/http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blogcdn.com%2Fwww.autoblog.com%2Fmedia%2F2012%2F08%2Ffisker-atlantic-reveal-10-opt.jpghttp://o.aolcdn.com/dims-shared/dims3/GLOB/legacy_thumbnail/800x450/format/jpg/quality/85/http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blogcdn.com%2Fwww.autoblog.com%2Fmedia%2F2012%2F08%2Ffisker-atlantic-reveal-10-opt.jpghttp://www.autoblog.com/2011/10/27/toyota-honda-say-thai-floods-may-impact-prius-production-u-s/http://www.autoblog.com/2011/10/27/toyota-honda-say-thai-floods-may-impact-prius-production-u-s/http://www.autoblog.com/2011/10/27/toyota-honda-say-thai-floods-may-impact-prius-production-u-s/#commentsFiled under: Green, Plants/Manufacturing, Honda, Toyota, Asia, HybridAutomotive News reports that Toyota may experience production delays tied to widespread flooding in Thailand. The Japanese automaker relies on certain Thai components, including audio systems, diodes and condensers, that may see production shortages. Honda, too, has issued a statement that the rising waters are delaying production of some vehicles.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>floodfloodsproductionproduction delaythailandtoyotatoyota productionWed, 26 Oct 2011 17:28:00 ESThttp://www.autoblog.com/feed/21025197/article-comments.xmlhttp://www.autoblog.com/feed/2011/10/26/toyota-says-u-s-plants-may-be-hurt-by-thai-floods/21025197/article-detail.xml21025197http://o.aolcdn.com/dims-shared/dims3/GLOB/legacy_thumbnail/376x212/format/jpg/quality/85/http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blogcdn.com%2Fwww.autoblog.com%2Fmedia%2F2011%2F10%2Ftoyota-emblem-628.jpghttp://o.aolcdn.com/dims-shared/dims3/GLOB/legacy_thumbnail/800x450/format/jpg/quality/85/http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blogcdn.com%2Fwww.autoblog.com%2Fmedia%2F2011%2F10%2Ftoyota-emblem-628.jpghttp://www.autoblog.com/2009/11/19/officially-official-aptera-production-pushed-back-to-2010/http://www.autoblog.com/2009/11/19/officially-official-aptera-production-pushed-back-to-2010/http://www.autoblog.com/2009/11/19/officially-official-aptera-production-pushed-back-to-2010/#commentsAptera, despite the recentcommotion, will deliver one of their flightless wonders by Christmas, they can officially cease speculating. They're not, and the release date has now been pushed back to some undefined time in 2010. Hopefully, the delay won't be a full year as it was the last time they announced delivery postponement. According to the company, fundraising efforts didn't keep pace with vehicle development, so they're taking measures to slow the cash burn. One of those unfortunate actions involved laying off an unspecified number of employees, though one of them, co-founder Steve Fambro, has said he will resume his role next year. Addressing the situation he said:

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>ApteraAptera 2eAptera2ebreakingproduction delayProductionDelaySteve FambroThu, 19 Nov 2009 07:58:00 ESThttp://www.autoblog.com/feed/21040778/article-comments.xmlhttp://www.autoblog.com/feed/2009/11/19/officially-official-aptera-production-pushed-back-to-2010/21040778/article-detail.xml21040778http://o.aolcdn.com/dims-shared/dims3/GLOB/legacy_thumbnail/376x212/format/jpg/quality/85/http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blogcdn.com%2Fgreen.autoblog.com%2Fmedia%2F2009%2F11%2Fapterans-wait--speech-630.jpghttp://o.aolcdn.com/dims-shared/dims3/GLOB/legacy_thumbnail/800x450/format/jpg/quality/85/http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blogcdn.com%2Fgreen.autoblog.com%2Fmedia%2F2009%2F11%2Fapterans-wait--speech-630.jpghttp://www.autoblog.com/2009/11/18/officially-official-aptera-production-pushed-back-to-2010/http://www.autoblog.com/2009/11/18/officially-official-aptera-production-pushed-back-to-2010/http://www.autoblog.com/2009/11/18/officially-official-aptera-production-pushed-back-to-2010/#commentsFiled under: Green, Green Automakers, United States, ElectricIf anybody is still wondering whether Aptera, despite the recentcommotion, will deliver one of their flightless wonders by Christmas, they can officially cease speculating. They're not, and the release date has now been pushed back to some undefined time in 2010. Hopefully, the delay won't be a full year as it was the last time they announced delivery postponement. According to the company, fund raising efforts didn't keep pace with vehicle development and so they're taking measures to slow the burn, as it were. One of those unfortunate actions involved laying off an unspecified number of employees, though one of them, co-founder Steve Fambro, has said he will resume his role next year. Addressing the situation he said:

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>flex-fuelproduction delayProductionDelaysaab 9-4xTue, 04 Nov 2008 16:24:00 ESThttp://www.autoblog.com/feed/21096384/article-comments.xmlhttp://www.autoblog.com/feed/2008/11/04/saab-9-4x-possibly-another-victim-of-gm-cash-crunch/21096384/article-detail.xml21096384http://o.aolcdn.com/dims-shared/dims3/GLOB/legacy_thumbnail/376x212/format/jpg/quality/85/http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blogcdn.com%2Fgreen.autoblog.com%2Fmedia%2F2008%2F11%2Fsaab-9-4x.jpghttp://o.aolcdn.com/dims-shared/dims3/GLOB/legacy_thumbnail/800x450/format/jpg/quality/85/http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blogcdn.com%2Fgreen.autoblog.com%2Fmedia%2F2008%2F11%2Fsaab-9-4x.jpghttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/05/12/ex-tesla-ceo-irked-over-which-roadster-hes-getting/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/05/12/ex-tesla-ceo-irked-over-which-roadster-hes-getting/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/05/12/ex-tesla-ceo-irked-over-which-roadster-hes-getting/#commentsFiled under: Etc., Green, Plants/Manufacturing, Convertible, PerformanceMartin Eberhard first conceived of what ultimately became Tesla Motors and the Tesla Roadster when he couldn't get AC Propulsion to build him a TZero. Since he wanted a battery-powered sports car, Eberhard set out to bring together a team that would build his dream car. Of course, it was always his intention to buy the first car for himself, but creating a car company from scratch is not a low budget proposition. Hence Eberhard had to bring in some investors to fund the program. PayPal founder Elon Musk came in big with a pile of cash in return for which he requested the first car. After some haggling, Eberhard agreed to take Roadster number 2 and things moved along.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>darryl sirydarryl-siryDarrylSirymartin eberhardmartin-eberhardMartinEberhardproductionproduction delayProductionDelaytesla evtesla motorstesla roadsterTeslaEvTeslaMotorsMon, 12 May 2008 12:29:00 ESThttp://www.autoblog.com/feed/21053166/article-comments.xmlhttp://www.autoblog.com/feed/2008/05/12/ex-tesla-ceo-irked-over-which-roadster-hes-getting/21053166/article-detail.xml21053166http://o.aolcdn.com/dims-shared/dims3/GLOB/legacy_thumbnail/376x212/format/jpg/quality/85/http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blogcdn.com%2Fwww.autoblog.com%2Fmedia%2F2008%2F05%2Fcar-certificate-450.jpghttp://o.aolcdn.com/dims-shared/dims3/GLOB/legacy_thumbnail/800x450/format/jpg/quality/85/http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blogcdn.com%2Fwww.autoblog.com%2Fmedia%2F2008%2F05%2Fcar-certificate-450.jpghttp://www.autoblog.com/2007/08/24/phoenix-motorcars-sut-suv-production-delayed-until-at-least-2008/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/08/24/phoenix-motorcars-sut-suv-production-delayed-until-at-least-2008/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/08/24/phoenix-motorcars-sut-suv-production-delayed-until-at-least-2008/#commentsFiled under: Green, Plants/Manufacturing, Green Automakers, ElectricAside from Tesla, the electric vehicle startup company that has gotten the most attention over the past year is probably Phoenix Motorcars. Phoenix's big claim to fame is the first use of the Altairnano lithium titanate battery pack which is claimed to have over 25,000 charge cycles support for recharging in ten minutes. Phoenix had announced their intentions to begin deliveries of their sport utility truck during the fall of 2007 with plans for 500 vehicles in the first year.

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